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US Markets Rise as Canada Trade Talks Resume

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) US equities closed with gains on Monday as market participants reacted positively to Canada’s decision to withdraw its digital services tax (DST), a move that has opened the door for renewed trade discussions with the United States. The...

Egyptian President, Canadian PM discuss development in Middle East

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a phone conversation on Monday to discuss the situation in the Middle East and efforts to restore regional stability. According to a statement from the...

Starbucks baristas in Burnaby join union for respect and authenticity at work

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 4, 2025

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starbucks workers at Kensington Square in Burnaby are the latest to join the growing wave of unionized baristas across Canada. The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes these...

New funding expands RCMP hate crimes unit

British Columbia Government News · July 4, 2025

CANADA, July 4 - The Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP. “Any form of hate, whether it be through criminal acts or racist...

U.S., Canada Restart Trade Negotiations

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) In a significant breakthrough, Kevin Hassett, top economic advisor to US President Donald Trump, confirmed on Monday that trade discussions with Canada are "immediately" restarting following Canada's decision to halt its controversial...

LNG Canada Launches Operations with First Cargo of LNG

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) LNG Canada officially launched operations on Monday by loading its inaugural shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a significant milestone as the nation’s first major LNG export terminal goes live. Located in Kitimat, British...

U.S. Stocks Rally on Resumption of Trade Talks with Canada

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) US stocks surged Monday, driven by investor optimism following Canada's decision to withdraw its digital services tax (DST), paving the way for renewed trade discussions with the US. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.63%, or 275.5...

U.S., Canada Reopen Trade Talks

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) In a significant shift in North American trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump's chief economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, announced on Monday that the United States is "immediately" restarting trade discussions with Canada. This...

Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Prime Minister of Canada · June 30, 2025

CANADA, June 30 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Prime Minister Carney and President el-Sisi underscored the economic and cultural ties between Canada and Egypt, and emphasized...

Volatus Aerospace Supports Canada’s Commitment to Strengthening Defense and NATO Alignment

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 30, 2025

TORONTO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT) (OTCQX:TAKOF) (Frankfurt: ABB) welcomes the Government of Canada’s pledge to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP and its endorsement of NATO’s new target of defense...

Prime Minister Carney announces by-election in Battle River—Crowfoot

Prime Minister of Canada · June 30, 2025

CANADA, June 30 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that a by-election will be held on August 18, 2025, in the electoral district of Battle River—Crowfoot, in Alberta.

Treaty Land Entitlement of Mineral Rights Approved for Flying Dust First Nation

Government of Saskatchewan · July 4, 2025

CANADA, July 5 - Released on July 4, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the transfer of an additional 16 hectares (40 acres) of Crown mineral rights to the Government of Canada on behalf of Flying Dust First Nation in support of the...

Province Achieves Highest Ever Volumes for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services

Government of Saskatchewan · July 4, 2025

CANADA, July 4 - Released on July 4, 2025 Over 250,000 Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans were performed in Saskatchewan in 2024-25, the highest volumes ever performed in Saskatchewan in a single year. In 2024-25,...

New Health care Investments in Melville and Esterhazy

Government of Saskatchewan · July 4, 2025

CANADA, July 4 - Released on July 4, 2025 As a part of her Saskatchewan summer tour, Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr is visiting Melville and Esterhazy. While in both communities, Minister Carr will meet with local leadership, health...

Saskatchewan Wildfire Update - July 4

Government of Saskatchewan · July 4, 2025

CANADA, July 5 - Released on July 4, 2025 As of 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4, there are 64 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, eight are categorized as contained, 20 are not contained, 25 are ongoing assessment and 11 are...

Marian Van Hoek becomes Managing Director of BASF Canada

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 30, 2025

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The French version of this press release is available here. BASF Canada has appointed Marian Van Hoek as Managing Director, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, Van Hoek will lead BASF...

Canada Holds Firm as Trump Ends Trade Negotiations

MENAFN · June 28, 2025

(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday described ongoing trade talks with the United States as "complex," following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to end all negotiations over the imposition of potential new tariffs. In...

NextNRG Signs LOI to Acquire ReFuel Mobile, Preparing for International Expansion with Canadian Mobile Fueling Leader

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 30, 2025

Acquisition adds profitable, high-growth platform serving Ontario's commercial and industrial sectors while expanding NextNRG's mobile fueling operations into Canada ReFuel Mobile ranked #36 on Globe and Mail's fastest-growing companies with...

‘Small group’ of Khalistanis in Canada financially supports violence in India

MENAFN · June 30, 2025

(MENAFN) The Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) has reported that a small faction of Khalistani separatists in Canada continues to use the country as a base to finance political violence in India. Khalistanis, seeking to create an...

Zefiro Subsidiary Plants & Goodwin Awarded Additional Government-Funded Remediation Work in Ohio

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 30, 2025

Earlier this month, the Company announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded Zefiro subsidiary Plants & Goodwin a three-year Construction Manager at Risk contract totalling USD $19.6 million. The same department has awarded...